In 1961, at just 21 years of age, George Fistonich leased five acres of land from his father in Mangere, Auckland and started off with just an acre of vines. George made his first wine under the name Villa Maria in 1962 with grapes harvested from this block. Today Villa Maria is New Zealand's most awarded winery. Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Rose 2022 vintage is a beautiful salmon pink colour. The nose has bright floral aromas leading to a palate of red fruits, spice, and strawberries. Enjoy this wine chilled on a warm summers day with your favourite seafood dish.

The name 11 MINUTES refers to the durationof the skin contact, the pressing of the grapes: the full load of grapes is very softly pressed. It is ideal as an aperitif and as anaccompaniment to the most delicate dishes.

Product Description: Provence in a bottle—pale pink, bone dry, and globally adored. Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 is the benchmark for modern Provence rosé—fresh, fragrant, and endlessly drinkable. Crafted at Château d’Esclans from hand-harvested grapes and state-of-the-art vinification, this is a wine that champions both place and precision. Sourced from the best vineyards in the Esclans Valley, it’s made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle (Vermentino), and Carignan—fermented in stainless steel and aged on lees for added texture and finesse. Sacha Lichine’s vision to elevate rosé into the realm of fine wine has paid off with global cult status. Behind its whisper-light hue lies serious winemaking—manual and optical sorting, low-temperature vinification, and rigorous blending keep every vintage true to style: dry, detailed, and bright. This 2024 release is no exception, with its silken texture and lively acidity carrying notes of red berries, citrus and delicate florals. Pair with grilled salmon, goat cheese salad or sip it solo. A perennial favourite for a reason. Tasting Notes NOSE – Fragrant and lifted Musk, mandarin and rose petals weave through wild strawberries and fresh herbs. PALATE – Creamy and precise Strawberries and cream, pomegranate and white nectarine with mouthwatering acidity. FINISH – Crisp and mineral Rounded with a raspberry tang and lingering citrus–spice finish. Reviews & Accolades “A well-rounded, focused and delicious rosé showing dried raspberries, frozen strawberries and mild spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Balanced and driven, with a lively center palate and a persistent, flavorful finish.” – James Suckling, 92 Points “Whispering Angel is a classic choice for rosé lovers. Made from a pretty luscious palate, it is incredibly dry. The floral and fruity aroma showcases lavender, clove and cherry notes, while the palate holds hints of spicy minerality that lead into a smooth and round finish.” – Observer Finer Details: Style - Rosé Varietal - Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino, Syrah, Carignan Country - France Region - Provence Vintage - 2024 Bottle Size - 6 x 750ml ABV - 13% Closure - Screwcap

Product Description The 2021 Bon Vivant Rosé by Savaterre showcases the estate’s meticulous attention to detail and its mastery of blending varieties. Comprising 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Syrah, and 20% Chardonnay, this rosé offers a striking copper-pink hue and a wine of remarkable complexity. Aromas of rose petal, wild strawberry, white peach, cranberry, and red apple skin lead into an intriguing spice medley of star anise, nutmeg, and allspice. The palate is savoury and structured, with great acidity and a lively freshness that supports the deep, intense flavours. With its balance of texture, intensity, and length, this is a wine that excels when paired with food and good company. Maker: Savaterre is positioned on an elevated site with amphitheatre views across the King Valley in the rolling peaks and valleys of Beechworth. Located across the road from Giaconda, the site was discovered in 1996 by Keppell Smith, owner and winemaker. The close-planted vineyard is on ancient granitic soils at 440 metre (above sea level) and blessed with mild summer days, cool evenings thanks to the lofty elevation of the Victorian Alps. Viticulture follows low input principles and yields are less than two tonnes/acres. In the cellar, Kepp employs Burgundian techniques with the aid of indigenous yeasts. Each wine, be it Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Shiraz has individuality and striking concentration. Savaterre's well structured Chardonnay is matured in generous new and seasoned tight grained French oak for up to 19 months. Chardonnay undoubtedly Savaterre’s hero. The Pinot Noir is deep and layered with cherry stone/chocolate aromas and plenty of richness and flavour, and shrewdly bottle aged before release. Finally the Shiraz, or should we say Syrah? Always highly perfumed with distinct red fruit preserve and floral character. Mid weight, velvety, seamless and almost pinot-like in its vibrancy and weightlessness. Super fine tannins and in a neat frame. Philosophy At Savaterre, winemaking is rooted in the respect for the land and the belief that great wines start in the vineyard. The estate embraces sustainable, organic viticulture, focusing on maintaining a harmonious balance between the vines and their environment. Keppel Smith’s philosophy in the winery centres on minimal intervention, allowing nature to express itself freely. By using indigenous yeasts and avoiding filtration or fining, Savaterre wines are crafted to showcase their terroir with purity and depth. The aim is to produce wines that stand the test of time while remaining approachable and true to their roots. Tasting Notes NOSE: Floral, Fruity & Spicy A lifted bouquet of rose petal, wild strawberry, and white peach, interwoven with cranberry and a hint of red apple skin. The aromatic profile is further enhanced by spices such as star anise, nutmeg, and allspice, adding layers of complexity to the nose. PALATE: Savory, Structured & Complex Bold structure that provides a wonderful contrast to the wine’s vibrant acidity. The complexity continues with flavours that mirror the aromas, showing a harmonious balance between fruitiness and spice, all framed by a lively freshness that keeps the wine focused and long-lasting. FINISH: Refreshing, Elegant & Persistent Lingering hints of spice and mineral freshness, offering a beautiful balance of intensity and elegance. The wine’s acidity provides a refreshing lift, leaving the palate craving another sip.

Pale, salmon pink with coral tints. The expressive and complex nose reveals a mosaic of aromas, from white peach and candied melon to hawthorn blossom. The fresh, energetic attack offers notes of white currant and lime. The wine's lovely, velvety texture coats the palate with succulent fruity flavours and is built with remarkable precision and finesse. Grenache 70%, Cinsault 14%, Syrah 7%, Rolle 9% In 1896 Marcel Ott of Alsace found an estate which inspired him, Château de Selle in Tarandeau, Provence, where once olives, lavender and mulberries grew. Enjoying a unique microclimate, the wines are delicate and elegant with great depth. In the 1930s, Marcel Ott fell in love with the very old Clos Mireille, overlooking the sea at La Londe Les Maures, near Brégançon. The vines soon started producing distinctive yet subtle wines. Château Romassan in Bandol was acquired by the Ott family in 1956 and following years of terracing and replanting, produces robust, harmonious and long lived wines. Cur de Grain represents wine-making genius, and today the distinctive bottle evokes the memory of the elegant amphora of centuries past. Today, 120 years later, cousins Jean-François and Christian Ott dedicate their lives to their ancestors love for Provence. In 2004, Domaines Ott* joined Louis Roederer and its fabulous selection of wine craftsmen.

Chateau d’Esclans is situated in the heart of Provence, northeast of St. Tropez. With his acquisition of the Château in 2006, Sacha Lichine’s vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world, igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Château d’Esclans is home to Whispering Angel which is made from grapes sourced from amongst the most choice Vineyards in the vicinity of the Esclans Valley and nearby in the Cotes de Provence region. Harvesting is only conducted during at night time to avoid the heat of the day & to keep the crop of grapes fresh. Upon arriving in the Cellars, grapes are sorted for both health and quality ensuring that the selected grapes are assessed accurately in terms of overall quality. The harvest takes place each September, where grapes, at their ripest, are selected, picked and carefully placed in small crates, chosen in order to avoid too many grapes at the top crushing grapes at the bottom. Once the grapes arrive to the cellars all grapes which go into vinification are de-stemmed and resemble each of the physical characteristics dictated by the wine maker including shape, size, colour and condition. This is verified by an optical eye camera which is programmed to detect whether grapes correspond to the established criteria. The grapes are then sent through a soft crush mechanism which punctures them in order for the juice inside to flow followed by their entering a heat exchange system which reduces their temperature from what can be as high as 29 degrees celsius down to 7-8 degrees. Temperature reduction ensures that freshness and vivacity are locked in which is key to ensure consistent temperature control making the grapes ready for closed circuit (nitrogen) pressing ensues which produces 3 grades of what is primarily free run juice. Nitrogen pressing ensures no oxidation is taking place during the pressing process known as an accumulation of details that is carefully planned and monitored. Depending on which grade of juice the press produces, the wine makers determine which will be used to make barrel fermented (aged) wine or stainless steel fermented wine. The different grades of juice differ in terms of skin contact which pertains exclusively to the first press while the next two have no skin contact and increase in intensity from one to the next. The overall affect is a clear, clean tannin free juice which gives the wines an agreeable characteristic and taste profile while ensuring that the colour is quite pale. As the individual juices from corresponding Barrels and Vats are selected and placed into half bottles, the technical team will taste through these unique juices and they will start to form opinions for which wines they should be used to make the new vintage. The information which comes from this step in the process is noted for referential purposes related to the next step, the assemblage. The last step is the assemblage or blending for Chateau d’Esclans and Caves d’Esclans wines. While there is little variation vintage to vintage, percentage of different grape varieties that will make up the ultimate blend will differ with each new vintage, however the taste profile remains the same. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino) grapes, its pale colour is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. A blend of the best free run juices and press juices, fermented and aged in stainless steel with temperature control. A beautifully pale pink, which is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. Flavours of fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes and a ripe and fleshy feel on the palate. This popular rosé wine has great concentration, a smooth and round finish and no astringent aftertaste.

At the Maison Saint Aix estate, located high up in the hills just north of Aix-en-Provence, you'll discover a world dedicated to capturing the essence of the iconic terroir in a single premium rosé. This is a wine made for those who truly appreciate both the art of winemaking and the beauty of life itself. The Provence region offers the ideal growing conditions for the Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes, which are the classic blend used to create AIX Rosé. With mineral-rich soils, 300 days of sun per year, and the cooling Mistral winds, these vineyards thrive in this picturesque setting. Maison Saint Aix is not only one of the largest domaines in the AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation, but it is also one of the highest, sitting 420m above sea level. This elevation provides cooler nights and a greater Mistral effect, which helps dry the vines on dewy mornings, resulting in even better fruit. Over the past decade, the estate has undergone a complete transformation, with state-of-the-art equipment and modern winemaking techniques. From temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to pneumatic presses and next-generation harvesting machinery, every step is taken to ensure the production of the highest quality rosé that only Provence can offer. The domaine's 50-60 year old Grenache vines guarantee the highest quality juice, while the fruit from the younger vines brings a refreshing element to the blend. To maintain the harmony of the land, a busy replanting schedule is in place, replacing up to 4 hectares of vines each year with new ones. In early September, the vineyards come alive with a whirlwind of activity from the break of dawn until noon. This dedicated effort guarantees the grapes' utmost freshness, the preservation of their delicate aromas and minimizes the risk of oxidation. It is through this meticulous process that AIX acquires its distinctive colour, delicate aromas, gentle acidity and impressive length. The symbol of the vines reaching towards the sky beautifully captures the enchantment of the land and the camaraderie of those who cherish it. It serves as a poignant reminder of the carefree days spent together under the warm sun and the abundance of shared meals, cherished moments and unforgettable memories that lie ahead. For Maison Saint Aix, this symbol is a daily affirmation of the simplicity and joy that life can offer when we choose not to complicate it. It is with immense pride that they prominently display this symbol on every bottle of their rosé, a privilege they are honoured to share. Introducing the Maison Saint Aix Branded Fleece Blanket - your ideal companion for staying cosy and warm during those long summer evenings spent outdoors with your loved ones. Crafted with the utmost care, this fleece blanket features the iconic AIX branding, adding a touch of elegance to your outdoor gatherings. This blanket offers exceptional softness and insulation, ensuring your comfort as you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Embrace the perfect blend of style and functionality with the Maison Saint Aix Branded Fleece Blanket, making your summer evenings even more memorable and enjoyable. Material: 100% Polyester with embroidered logo's Colour: Grey Dimensions: 120cm width x 150cm height